JONES SNOWBOARDS AVY SAVVY WEEKEND

"Avalanche awareness is a critical skills for the backcountry rider.
Start or refresh your avy and emergency rescue education here and take a course to solidify your knowledge"
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Jeremy Jones

DATES
​2025

NSW  
Aug 23/24th

Jones Avy Savvy Weekend - AST1

A$400.00

"Avalanche awareness is a critical skills for the backcountry rider.

Start or refresh your avy and emergency rescue education here and take a course to solidify your knowledge"

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Jeremy Jones

Objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
• Identify avalanche terrain.
• Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
• Use the Avaluator™ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
• Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
• Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
• Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
• Carry out a companion rescue.
• Understand the limits of their training.

Please complete waiver form before purchacing course.

Form link

Email PDF form to [email protected]

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Do you venture out of bounds, off the trails or into the backcountry?
​An AST 1 course is your place to start. 
It is a must for everyone recreating in the backcountry or slackcountry.

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Locations 
All classroom sessions are conducted in a professional classroom environment.

• Projector screen.
• White board for brain storming.
• Bathroom facilities.
• Educational tools.​

Courses are based out of :
​Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.

Avalanche Canada sets the global standard for providing avalanche awareness programs.  The Avalanche Canada Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with little experience in entering the side / backcountry.
In addition, the course will:

• Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.
• Introduce and promote the Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course as the logical next step for gaining intermediate-level decision-making skills.

Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
• Identify avalanche terrain.
• Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
• Use the Avaluator™ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
• Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
• Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
• Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
• Carry out a companion rescue.
• Understand the limits of their training.

The AST 1 training is also for APSI instructors looking to acquire their ISIA stamp, increasing employment opportunity internationally.

Cost:   $400
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Rental gear prices:
Backpack (include Backpack, Shovel and Probe)  $50.00
Current 3 Antenna Beacon  $50.00
Snow Shoes + Poles  $50.00
Touring Skis / Splitboards - we can point you in the right direction for hire of these - just ask

Includes: 
Textbook, CAC Avaluator, two full days of instruction (one day indoors & one day in the field)
Bring:  
Boots, Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins / Snowboard with Snowshoes, Adjustable poles, Backpack with Shovel, Probe and Avalanche Transceiver, winter clothing for all conditions, warm hat, gloves, goggles, sunnies, sunscreen, water, lunch & snacks.

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NSW course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Rhythm Snowsports - Yoga Room
8 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630
Field day will be held at: 
NSW Main Range

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